Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s appointment of new consultant for Project Gazelle

By Adejayan Gbenga

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to engage Tiaras White Consults Ltd as the new consultant for Project Gazelle, following the disengagement of the previously appointed firm, ODG Professional Services.

The Governor’s request, conveyed in a letter dated April 15, 2025, was formally read at Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, after which it received unanimous approval from the lawmakers.

In his letter to the Assembly, Governor Makinde noted that the State Executive Council had approved the appointment of Tiaras White Consults Ltd to safeguard Oyo State’s interests and ensure proper fund reconciliation, recovery, and advisory services under the project.

He also relayed the concerns of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) regarding issues of transparency, equity, and accountability in the allocation of funds to states and local governments under Project Gazelle.

While reading the letter, Speaker Ogundoyin commended the governor’s decision, adding that supporting such initiatives is crucial for financial oversight and public accountability.